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38 Child Daycare & Preschools in Allen, Texas

Browse all 38 child daycare & preschools in Allen, Texas. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Allen

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1

    1292 Bossy Boots Dr, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children

    Watters Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the school's Montessori approach, caring staff, and hands-on owner Ms. Renuka. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, with a consistently warm, safe, and loving learning environment. The school successfully helps shy or struggling children develop confidence and foundational skills for kindergarten.

    Caring and experienced teachershands-on and involved owner/director Ms. Renukastrong academic progresssocial-emotional development
  2. 2

    802 S Alma Dr, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Kindergarten Prep Child Care Center in Allen receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, patient staff, strong leadership from Director Ms. Hira, and significant developmental progress their children have made academically and socially. The facility is described as a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to attend daily.

    Caring and patient staffdedicated teachers with strong retentionwarm and nurturing environmentchild developmental progress (academic
  3. 3

    1222 N Alma Dr, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 209 children

    Heritage Montessori Academy of Allen receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and strong Montessori educational approach. Parents highlight excellent child development, a nurturing environment, and responsive management that works collaboratively with families.

    Warm and caring teachersexperienced staff (many with 10+ years tenure)Montessori method fostering independencestrong academic and social-emotional development
  4. 4

    601 S Greenville Ave, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Creative Playday for its caring, attentive staff and enriching curriculum that effectively prepares children for kindergarten. Families highlight the strong sense of community, structured environment, and the noticeable academic and social growth their children experience during their time at the center.

    Caring and dedicated staffenriching curriculumstrong academic preparation for kindergartensense of community
  5. 5

    1604 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 210 children

    Parents overwhelmingly praise Primrose School of East Allen for exceptional staff care, strong leadership, and creating a welcoming family-like environment. Multiple reviewers noted significant improvements after transferring from other daycares, with children showing genuine excitement about attending and thriving developmentally. The center is consistently recognized for structured curriculum, excellent communication with parents, and attentive, caring teachers.

    Warm and welcoming staffcaring and experienced teachersstrong leadership and present ownersstructured curriculum balanced with age-appropriate activities
  6. 6
    Wisteria Preschool
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    694 S Watters Rd, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

    Parents consistently praise Wisteria Preschool for its caring, qualified teachers, clean and thoughtfully designed facility, and nurturing learning environment. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending school. The school is commended for daily communication updates and going above and beyond to support families.

    Kind and caring teachers with strong educational backgroundsclean and bright facilitywell-designed spaces including nature-inspired playgroundbalanced curriculum
  7. 7

    106 Tatum Dr, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children

    Primrose School of West Allen receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental outcomes. Parents consistently report that children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and feel safe and loved. The school is commended for its organized operations, engaging curriculum, quality meals, and strong community through family events.

    Caring and attentive teacherswelcoming atmosphere
  8. 8
    Cornerstone School Allen
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    6 Prestige Cir, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 201 children

    Parents consistently praise Cornerstone School Allen for its caring, attentive staff and warm, family-like environment. The facility is noted for clean classrooms, engaging learning activities, and excellent teacher consistency. Multiple families report their children have thrived academically and socially, with many choosing to keep multiple children enrolled long-term.

    Caring and nurturing teachersresponsive and approachable director (Ms. Taylor/Ms. Wagner)daily photo updates via Procarelow teacher turnover
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    Cadence Academy, Allen
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1224 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 239 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy Allen for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. Families appreciate the safe learning environment, daily communication with photos/videos, reasonable pricing, and flexible scheduling. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving.

    Caring and patient staffsafe environmentstructured learning activitiesdaily reports and photos/videos
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    1517 W Mcdermott Dr, Allen, TX · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children

    Parents consistently praise Suncreek Kids Christian Preschool for its warm, welcoming environment and deeply committed staff who genuinely care for children and families. The center emphasizes Christian values, developmentally appropriate learning through play, and creates a strong sense of community. Multiple parents report their children thrived emotionally and academically, with many continuing to speak fondly of their experience years after graduating.

    Caring and experienced staff with long tenurewarm and welcoming environmentstrong Christian values educationdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum emphasizing play and creativity

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Allen based on parent reviews

Watters Montessori Academy

5(13)

1292 Bossy Boots Dr, Allen, TX

Watters Montessori Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers who praise the school's Montessori approach, caring staff, and hands-on owner Ms. Renuka. Parents report significant academic and social-emotional growth in their children, with a consistently warm, safe, and loving learning environment. The school successfully helps shy or struggling children develop confidence and foundational skills for kindergarten.

Caring and experienced teachershands-on and involved owner/director Ms. Renukastrong academic progress

Kindergarten Prep Child Care Center

4.9(20)

802 S Alma Dr, Allen, TX

Kindergarten Prep Child Care Center in Allen receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight the caring, patient staff, strong leadership from Director Ms. Hira, and significant developmental progress their children have made academically and socially. The facility is described as a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to attend daily.

Caring and patient staffdedicated teachers with strong retentionwarm and nurturing environment

Heritage Montessori Academy Of Allen

5(10)

1222 N Alma Dr, Allen, TX

Heritage Montessori Academy of Allen receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and strong Montessori educational approach. Parents highlight excellent child development, a nurturing environment, and responsive management that works collaboratively with families.

Warm and caring teachersexperienced staff (many with 10+ years tenure)Montessori method fostering independence

Childrens Creative Playday

5(9)

601 S Greenville Ave, Allen, TX

Parents consistently praise Children's Creative Playday for its caring, attentive staff and enriching curriculum that effectively prepares children for kindergarten. Families highlight the strong sense of community, structured environment, and the noticeable academic and social growth their children experience during their time at the center.

Caring and dedicated staffenriching curriculumstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Primrose School Of East Allen

4.8(20)

1604 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX

Parents overwhelmingly praise Primrose School of East Allen for exceptional staff care, strong leadership, and creating a welcoming family-like environment. Multiple reviewers noted significant improvements after transferring from other daycares, with children showing genuine excitement about attending and thriving developmentally. The center is consistently recognized for structured curriculum, excellent communication with parents, and attentive, caring teachers.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and experienced teachersstrong leadership and present owners

Wisteria Preschool

4.8(20)

694 S Watters Rd, Allen, TX

Parents consistently praise Wisteria Preschool for its caring, qualified teachers, clean and thoughtfully designed facility, and nurturing learning environment. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending school. The school is commended for daily communication updates and going above and beyond to support families.

Kind and caring teachers with strong educational backgroundsclean and bright facilitywell-designed spaces including nature-inspired playground

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Allen, Texas

There are 38 child daycare & preschools in Allen, Texas, making up 90% of the 42 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Allen, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Allen

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Safari Kid Allen
Child Daycare & Preschools

Safari Kid Allen received perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who praised the caring and attentive staff, quality academic instruction, and safe learning environment. Parents consistently reported their children made significant developmental progress and loved attending. The center is closing in December 2024.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong academic curriculumsafe and clean facility
Address
1227 W Mcdermott Dr, Allen, TX
Phone
(408) 230-5346
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Fountain Park in Allen for its exceptional staff, attentive leadership under Director Ms. Danyelle, and strong communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted for its nurturing environment, excellent care for children with special needs and medical conditions, and family-oriented community. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high confidence in their children's safety and development.

Responsive and communicative staffdaily updates and photos via appDirector Ms. Danyelle and co-director Ms. Joanna highly praised
Address
210 N Alma Dr, Allen, TX
Phone
(972) 727-7744
Guthrie School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
598 Old Custer Rd, Allen, TX
Phone
(972) 596-6929
Spanish Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools

Spanish Schoolhouse Allen receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the bilingual immersion environment, caring staff, and structured yet playful learning approach. Parents consistently highlight their children's enthusiasm for attending, rapid language acquisition, and strong emotional connections with teachers. The facility is noted for cleanliness, age-appropriate activities, regular communication with parents, and special events that engage families.

Bilingual/Spanish immersion programwarm and patient teachersclean facility
Address
110 S Alma Dr, Allen, TX
Phone
(972) 804-4161
Kids R Kids #50
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids R Kids #50 (also called Rise Academy) in Allen, Texas as an excellent daycare with highly caring and consistent staff. They highlight the welcoming environment, clean facilities, strong parent-teacher communication, and observable child development and growth. The facility offers helpful parent features like live camera access and monthly parent's night out events.

Caring and loving stafflow teacher turnoverfriendly front office staff
Address
611 E Bethany Dr, Allen, TX
Phone
(972) 727-9900
Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Goddard School of Allen receives consistently excellent reviews with all 10 ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, involved ownership, strong curriculum, and exceptional child development outcomes across academic, social, and emotional areas.

Dedicated and passionate teachersinvolved owners (John and Amanda) present dailystrong communication with parents
Address
1695 E Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX
Phone
(972) 529-9007
Children'S House Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
601 S Fountain Gate Dr, Allen, TX
Phone
(972) 359-0909
Life Time Fitness Camps
Child Daycare & Preschools

Life Time Fitness Allen receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, amenities, and exceptional staff across all departments. The aquatics program and childcare team are particularly highlighted as strengths. Some members express concerns about reduced group fitness class offerings, locker room maintenance issues, and front desk service inconsistencies.

Friendly and welcoming staffexcellent swim instructors (Coach Stel
Address
971 State Highway 121, Allen, TX
Phone
(214) 383-3500

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Frequently asked questions

There are 38 child daycare & preschools daycares in Allen, Texas, out of 42 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Allen, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Texas's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Texas)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Allen offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 38 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Texas typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Allen for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Allen must be licensed by Texas's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.